Printable Instant Pot Cooking Times Cheat Sheet

A printable Instant Pot cheat sheet with pressure-cook times for the foods people make most: white and brown rice, dried beans and lentils, potatoes, chicken, beef, pork and eggs. Every time is at high pressure with the release noted, so you can pin it to the fridge and stop looking it up. It pairs well with the rice to water ratio tool.

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Instant Pot Cooking TimesMinutes at HIGH pressure, not counting time to come up to pressure. NR = natural release, QR = quick.FoodTimeReleaseNoteRice & grainsWhite rice, long grain3-4 min10 min NR1 : 1 waterBrown rice22-24 min10 min NR1 : 1.25 waterBasmati rice4-6 min10 min NRRinse firstQuinoa1 min10 min NR1 : 1.5 waterSteel-cut oats4 minNatural1 : 3 waterBeans & legumes (dried, unsoaked)Black beans25-30 minNaturalSoaking cuts timeChickpeas35-40 minNaturalAdd a splash of oilKidney beans25-30 minNaturalBoil hard if unsurePinto beans25-30 minNaturalCover with waterGreen or brown lentils8-10 minNaturalNo soakingVegetablesBaby potatoes, whole5 minQuick1 cup waterPotatoes, cubed4 minQuickFor mashSweet potato, whole15 minNaturalMedium sizeCarrots, chunks2-3 minQuickFirm biteBroccoli or cauliflower0-1 minQuickStays crispCorn on the cob2-3 minQuick1 cup waterMeat & poultryChicken breast, boneless8-10 min5 min NR1 cup liquidChicken thighs, boneless8 min5 min NRStays juicyWhole chicken25 minNaturalAbout 6 min per lbBeef stew chunks20 minNatural1 inch piecesBeef roast20 min/lbNaturalThen restPork shoulder15 min/lbNaturalFor pulled porkEggs & extrasHard cooked eggs5 min5 min NR5-5-5 methodSoft cooked eggs3 minQuickIce bath afterBone broth120 minNaturalLong, gentle cookAdd at least 1 cup of thin liquid so the pot can build pressure. Thick sauces go on top or in after cooking.Times are guides. Larger or colder food needs a little longer, and natural release keeps rice and meat tender.cook.hivly.net free printable Instant Pot cooking times cheat sheet

How to use it

  1. 1

    Choose your paper

    Pick A4 or US Letter so the chart fills your printer sheet.

  2. 2

    Download the PDF

    One click builds the chart on your device, with no upload and no sign-up.

  3. 3

    Print and stick it up

    Print at 100% and keep it near the pressure cooker so the time and release are always in reach.

When it comes in handy

Everyday pressure cooking

Look up rice, beans, potatoes or chicken without opening a recipe for a time you use often.

Batch-cooking dried beans

Skip the cans and cook chickpeas or black beans from dry, with the right minutes for each.

Getting eggs and rice right

Use the natural-release notes so rice stays fluffy and eggs peel cleanly every time.

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The conversion runs right here in your browser using exact, standard factors. Nothing you type is sent to a server, there is no sign-up and no limit, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no connection.

Frequently asked questions

Do the times include coming up to pressure?
No. The times are the minutes at high pressure only. The pot also needs roughly 10 minutes to build pressure before the timer starts, and then the release time on top, so plan for that when timing a meal.
What is the difference between natural and quick release?
Natural release lets the pressure drop on its own over several minutes, which keeps rice, beans and meat tender and stops starchy foods from spitting. Quick release vents it at once, which suits vegetables you want to stop cooking straight away. The chart notes which to use for each food.
How much liquid does the Instant Pot need?
At least 1 cup of thin liquid so it can build pressure and does not scorch. Thick sauces are stirred in after cooking or layered on top. For rice and grains, follow the water ratio on the chart rather than a fixed cup.
Why did I get a burn warning?
Usually too little thin liquid, or thick sauce or unstirred flour sitting on the base. Deglaze the pot after browning, keep at least a cup of water or stock in, and add thick ingredients on top without mixing them down. For food safety, cook meat and beans through.
Does this work offline and is anything sent to a server?
The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere, and once the page has loaded it keeps working with no connection. There is no sign-up and no limit on how many conversions you make.

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